Notes from Underground

The novel features The Underground Man, a disillusioned civil servant who isolates himself in a basement flat after quitting his job. Living off a meager inheritance, he grapples with feelings of humiliation and alienation from society. His inward aggression and introspective musings explore themes of existentialism and modernity, marking a significant shift in literary expression. This work is recognized as a precursor to modernist literature and showcases Dostoevsky's profound psychological insights.